coco plum

• Árbol frutal tropical (Chrysobalanus icaco) de las regiones costeras de América y África occidental, que produce frutos comestibles similares a ciruelas. El término puede referirse tanto al árbol como a sus frutos.

A tropical fruit tree (Chrysobalanus icaco) native to coastal regions of the Americas and West Africa, producing edible plum-like fruits. The term can refer to the tree itself or its fruit.

1. Tropical fruitB1formal

   A small, edible fruit from a tropical shrub or tree (Chrysobalanus icaco), often used in jams and desserts.

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   • The coco plum has a sweet and slightly tart flavor.
   • We picked fresh coco plums from the tree in the garden.
   • Coco plum jam is a popular delicacy in the Caribbean.

2. Shrub or treeB1formal

   The plant itself, a low-growing shrub or small tree that produces the coco plum fruit.

   icaco

   • The coco plum shrub is often used as a hedge in tropical landscapes.
   • This coco plum tree grows well in sandy soil near the coast.
   • The leaves of the coco plum are thick and glossy.